Clan Chief of Clan Mackay

Inaugurated August 19, 2023

Chief of Mackay
Lord Reay Coat of Arms
Arms of the Lord Reay 

Aeneas Simon Mackay

29th Chief of Mackay

Aeneas Simon Mackay, 15th Lord Reay, Baron Mackay (pronounced “Ray”; born 20 March 1965), a Scottish Lord and Dutch nobleman, is a British corporate financier who also holds the esteemed position of hereditary Clan Chief of Clan Mackay, a role that deeply connects him to his rich Scottish heritage. He is Lord of Ophemert and Zennewijnen in the Netherlands, with castle Ophemert.

Lord Reay, a man of many roles, is also a devoted family man. He is married to Mia, Lady Reay, and together they have three children: Alexander, Master of Reay, Iona, and Harry. The family’s residences span across London, Lancashire, and Finland, reflecting their global lifestyle. 

Lord Reay was educated at Westminster School and then Brown University in the United States. Since graduating, Lord Reay has been involved in finance, working for investment banks both in London and New York. In 1992, Lord Reay founded Montrose Partners, the corporate finance advisory boutique, and since then, has assisted growth companies in raising finance. 

Lord Reay, a man of diverse interests, has a keen interest in politics and is currently a member of the House of Lords. In his leisure time, he indulges in his love for books, a testament to his intellectual curiosity, and cherishes moments with his family.

Left to right:
Henry; Mia, Lady Reay; Lord Reay, Alexander, Master of Reay; and Iona.

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